Novelties

The innovative spirit of watchmakers and creative minds has no limit – that’s why we regularly share information about exciting brand and product news from the world of mechanical watches.
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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1

Blancpain graced the world with the first modern diver’s watch back in 1953. While Rolex paved the way with the first water-resistant Oyster Perpetual watch as far back as 1926, the Fifty Fathoms used the wisdom of amateur diver and…

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Vacheron Constantin: The Ethereal New Traditionnelle and Patrimony Models

Horology house Vacheron Constantin is reaching new heights of femininity with its introduction of several ethereal new Traditionnelle and Patrimony models. The Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-thin is available in a powdery blue or pink colour scheme, accompanied by a diamond-set…

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Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – GP 2023 Edition

As the 50th anniversary year of the Porsche Design Chronograph 1, which was widely celebrated with an array of special models, draws to a close, the watch manufacturer is already presenting its next highlight. With the Chronograph 1 – GP…

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The New Breitling Top Time Deus Limited Edition in Sky-Blue

Breitling and the Australian lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina are launching a second limited edition of its Top Time Deus Chronograph. The 2021 Top Time Deus Limited Edition sold out incredibly quickly. With Breitling Top Time chronographs first making an…

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Switching It Up: Breguet Classique Dame 8068

Breguet is mixing things up in its Classique Dame collection, introducing the 8068 with a quick strap-change feature for the first time. The Breguet Classique Dame 8068, which comes in either a white- or rose-gold case, allows its wearers to…

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Fit For Royalty: Breguet Reine de Naples 9835 and 9838

Breguet’s two new ladies’ models, the Reine de Naples 9835 and 9838, take their inspiration from the first-ever wristwatch, delivered to the Queen of Naples (Napoleon’s sister) in 1812. Interestingly, the minute hands on these latest additions to the Reine…

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Rado Reveals The New Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Limited Edition

The Captain Cook is perhaps one of the most popular models in Rado’s portfolio. First launched in 1962, the Captain Cook represented the era of great expeditions, explorers and adventures, and at the same time served the emerging trend of…

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A New Milestone: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge

With the Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge, Rolex once again revives an idea of the past: the wristwatch as a practical tool. Built and developed for the professionals – that is the formula Rolex focuses upon for its new release, which…

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The new Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar and 911 Dakar Rally Design Edition in Titanium Carbide

Something is brewing on the horizon in the sandy desert of Dakar – is it a mirage? No, it’s the unmistakable curves of a Porsche, still clear through the sandstorm. But this is not just any Porsche speeding through the…

A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk: Update for The Digital Watch

The Glashütte manufacture is presenting a new generation of the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk. The watch with mechanical digital display was launched in 2009 and is, 13 years later, receiving its first update. The timepiece is now available in…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar: Two Sides of The Same Coin

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar has a reversible case that houses two dials. The main dial offers a full calendar with moon phases, while the back features a second time zone with day/night display. The watch appears in stainless…

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Live from Los Angeles: The Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime and the Speedmaster Chrono Chime

With the Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime and the Speedmaster Chrono Chime, Omega launched two evocative timepieces yesterday in Los Angeles. Both watches carry a high degree of historical heritage. Swisswatches was in attendance, reporting live from LA for this milestone…